We are getting VERY excited as we approach T-24 hrs and counting! It looked like there was going to be a "hold" on the countdown when we found out that the goverment offices we need to oficially check out of Mexico were all closing for the Easter weekend. In Mexico, the holiday hours go something like this:
Close early on Tuesday to get ready for the holiday.
Open late and close early on Wednesday to get ready for the holiday.
Closed Thursday - Monday for Easter.
In order to check out, each crew member must be present when the immigration officers come to the boat. Jeff and Lindy Howe arrived this morning (Wednesday), too late for checking out. With the government's schedule, it looked like we were going to chill in Puerto Vallarta at least until Tuesday!
To our rescue came "Paperman". He makes a good living helping Gringos navigate the intricacies of officialdom. After having everyone who "knew" tell us we were going no where quickly, Paperman took charge. He picked up our documents, disappeared for a couple hours and returned with the immigration officers to the boat. We are now officially checked out of Mexico and good to go.
Planned departure is 1800 CST Thursday, April 1. The clock is running.
